Fancy being a Police Cadet?

Are you aged 13-18, looking for adventure, want to learn new skills and support your community, then why not join the Lancashire Police Cadets.

There are currently 500 volunteer police cadets across nine units in Lancashire; Blackburn and Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, Nelson and Colne, Blackpool and Fylde, Lancaster and Morecambe, South Ribble, Preston and West Lancs and Lancashire Police are looking to recruit a further 100.

Sgt Helen Nellany, Citizens in Policing Development Officer said: “The cadets give young people the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of policing within Lancashire, whilst carrying out fundraising challenges. They get involved in an array of projects aimed at breaking down barriers between the police, young people and the wider community.

“Police cadets help and assist in the community by getting involved in a number of activities, including stewarding local events such as fairs, town shows and carnivals. They also help the local neighbourhood policing teams, carry out leaflet drops, crime prevention initiatives, community safety events and street surveys.

“They also benefit from learning valuable team skills and disciplines, with many opting to progress further and become a special constable or a regular police officer, whilst others utilise their experience when applying for jobs.”

Lancashire Police is also looking to recruit cadet leaders to support the expansion of its new junior police cadets programme aged 10-13 years old.